ADVERTISING FEATURE WAITAKI HERALD, OCTOBER 8, 2014 Help when you need it - Who to call.... range of services helping all ages FROM Page 16 provides education, information and support for people with respiratory conditions. The free service includes home support, equipment service and community awareness. The society has an office in Community House which is open on Thursdays between noon and 2pm, or by appointment. Debbie can be contacted by phone on 434 3202 or by e-mail northotagoasthma.xtra.co.nz. The society holds a respiratory exercise class weekly at the St John Hall lounge in Exe St. The classes are facilitated by Debbie along with an occupational therapist to take the exercises. An important part of the classes besides the exercise component is the networking and support between the participants and the ongoing education provided by Debbie. The North Otago Asthma Society is a non- profit organisation which is affiliated to the Asthma Foundation and is run locally by a team of volunteers. The society holds a fun day for children during Asthma Awareness Week and provides free swimming lessons for children with asthma on a regular basis and as funding allows. Age Concern Waitaki Age Concern Waitaki is the lead agency working for older people in the Waitaki. Its core business is meals on wheels but the agency also advocates for older people with government and non-government agencies, deals with issues of elder abuse and neglect, and provides visitors for older people who are socially isolated. Age Concern and partners run a gentle exercise programme and regular forums on subjects that inform and empower the older person. Any older person with any sort of problem, issue or information request can contact Age Concern and they will advise and assist. Literacy North Otago Literacy North Otago is a community-based organisation focused on providing adult literacy skills to anyone who wishes to improve their communication skills at any level. Literacy North Otago works confidentially with people of all walks of life for all sorts of reasons. These reasons may include; having missed out on opportunities at school, wishing to up-skill for a new job or to learn a new communication skill, for instance, report writing, wanting to increase confidence, improving computer skills, or re-entering the workforce. Literacy North Otago works with individuals to create their unique learning programme and there are group and one-on-one programmes to help maximise each individual’s experience. To see what Literacy North Otago can offer you, call in and see the team between 9am and 4pm weekdays, at 34 Ribble St, or phone 434 2236. Citizens Advice Bureau Located at Community House, the Citizens Advice Bureau uses the services of volunteers who answer inquiries on any topic, in any medium. Their logo states ‘‘Not sure, ask us’’, and the team are there to ensure you do not suffer through not knowing your rights and responsibilities, or of the services available to help you. They also hold a myriad of local information. For personal interviews, phone 03 434 9743 or 0800 367 222 or look them up on 24 hour service Opposite Dunedin Public Hospital Affordable accommodation for patients, families, friends and persons visiting or requiring treatment at Dunedin Hospitals 24 hour service Oamaru House provides: Oamaru House provides: • Single, twin, double or ensuites • One paraplegic ensuite • Laundry facilities • Public lounge with microwave facilities • Each room furnished with fridge and tea or coffee making facilities • Wheelchair access lift available A home away from home 6336473AA A home away from home Run By Oamaru House Charitable Trust St Vincent de Paul - Mission Statement... The Society of St Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic lay organization inspired by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Vincentians work to promote human dignity and Justice through personal contact with those in need. St Vincent De Paul Opportunity Shop Hours: Monday 1pm - 4pm  Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm 7 Tees Street, Oamaru  Ph 434 5565 Diabetes Nor h O ago provide • Diabetes Field Offi cer • Walking groups Tuesday & Thursday • Supermarket tours • Home visit Home visits – he p with use of meter hellp with use of meters check phone for a Office is at Community House, 100 Thames Street Jan phone 434 2224 or 0274 295 620 leave message if not in. • Home support & education • Respiratory exercise classes Offi ce in Community House Call for further information Monday-Friday 9.30am-3pm on 4343202 and talk to Debbie abetes North Otago provides • Support for all people with diabetes and families, Whanau and Pacifi ca • Drop in Centre • Blood glucose testing & blood pressure checks phone for an appointment. appointment NORTHEND FAMILY STORE • Gratefully accepting donations of furniture, household goods and linen, ANYTHING!! • Our shop provides fantastic bargains for you and when you shop with us you are helping to support your local community. WANT TO DONATE? We can pick up 10am-1pm, Mon-Fri, call 437 1510 to arrange, • You can also drop off at our family store, loading zone available off Clare Street 356 Thames Highway, Northend Oamaru 6336453AA Phone 437 1510 | see us on facebook northend family-store Proudly supporting our community - Northend Family Store Tough times: With people feeling the pinch because of the rising cost of living, high power bills and for many, no change in income, the Salvation Army’s food bank continues to fill the gap. Chelmer St car park and if you would like to become a part of this group give Jan a call on 434 2224. Diabetes Awareness Week is being held this year from November 11-17, with World Diabetes Day being Friday, November 14, when the Street Day Appeal will be held. Nath is encouraging everyone to wear blue on this day and is planning a number of activities to be held throughout the week. For further information contact Jan on 434 2224 or 027 429 5620, or e-mail diabetesnorthotago@xtra.co.nz. The Heart Foundation The Heart Foundation is New Zealand’s heart health charity. They fund research and promote heart health, helping New Zealanders to live fulfilled lifetimes. The Heart Foundation aims to help stop cab.org.nz. Citizens Advice Bureau North Otago also publishes a Community Group Directory that can be purchased for $3 from their office. Diabetes NZ North Otago Diabetes NZ North Otago offers support, advice and education to those living with Diabetes and also education to the wider public on how to avoid becoming a type 2 diabetic in the first instance. Diabetes NZ North Otago’s Jan Nath facilitates a walking group on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, meeting at the Oamaru Gardens’ New Zealanders dying prematurely from heart disease. They encourage and help people make healthy living choices and run programmes to stop the next generation of New Zealanders developing heart disease. The North Otago branch of the Heart Foundation is located at 48 Ribble St, Oamaru, and is run by registered nurse Jan Keown, who also doubles as North Otago’s Smoking Cessation Co-ordinator. Being a major risk factor for heart disease Keown along with the Southern DHB is urging people who smoke to stub out for good this October in New Zealand’s first national stop smoking month – Stoptober. For further information call 03 434 2143 or e-mail Jan on jank@heartfoundation.org.nz. 17 6336444AA 6336482AA 6336454AA 6336478AA TOTAL SECURITY